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Meet Andrew '25

Andrew Buckingham
College/School Attending This Fall: Virginia Tech University
Major/Area of Interest: Finance
Years at Shipley: 13 (Lifer)
Activities and Positions Held:
Soccer, Baseball, Golf, Basketball, Athletics Committee (President), Finance Forum, Power of Blue

Who was your most influential teacher and why?
I consider my most influential teacher to be Dr. C. Her class and teaching style were
particularly effective for me, as I felt I significantly improved my math skills and
developed a passion for the subject. Her class inspired me to pursue a career that is
very math-focused.

What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is macroeconomics, taught by Doc. The class feels like a college
course, and the material is relevant and interesting. The doc teaches the class, with his
experience and interest very evident.

What was your most memorable experience at Shipley?
I would have to say the Gettysburg field trip in fourth grade. That year we went on a field
trip almost every month, and I remember that year the most vividly. This past year, we
returned to Gettysburg with our U.S military History class and that was very nostaligic.

What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
To me, it means having the courage to do what you feel is right, no matter how hard.

Complete this sentence: Shipley has prepared me to…
To succeed in college, and grow my love of learning that will carry me to a successful
career.

How has Shipley encouraged you to take risks?
The most recent memory is in the athletics department. Until this year, I
had played baseball in the spring. This year, I decided to make a change and
transition to Golf. Everyone I talked to encouraged me to do what felt right, even when it
was difficult, and it turned out well, as I made the varsity Golf team in my first year.

Please write a short reflection on your time at Shipley and what is has meant to you.
Shipley is the only school I can recall attending. I have made friends here that I will
cherish for a lifetime. The teachers I have had here have truly made an impact and
sparked my love of learning.
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